06: Cutting Edge: Modernizing the Porsche 944's Design for an Electric Future

[@KirstieTostevin]

That foley of Josh's knees as he stood up at 1:19 had me cackling 😂

[@iamjoshuadavies]

Foley? That’s the noise my knees make! 😭

[@scoobiemarioo]

Hey. You are already talking about changing the look of the headlights and bumper. Have you thought about getting rid of the door handles/installing button press door poppers? Or handles from Tesla3? Something that would be sleek and low profile. It would go well with pop down headlights.

[@iamjoshuadavies]

I would love prettier door handles, the Taycan has nice ones as well, maybe we can make it happen!

[@hotvideo1890]

Can't wait to see the journey

[@iamjoshuadavies]

Thanks, I've got a long way to go, but I should have a new home for the project which will somewhat accelerate things (I hope)

[@AndrewJYoung]

What tesla motor are you using? Did you get it form a model 3 or model s? Do you have a website with more details?

[@Tom-evnut]

In the UK you cannot modify the monocoque chassis and retain your V5. Anything welded to the car cannot be modified from original only restored to original condition. Have you sorted where you getting your motor + controller from? Who is doing the scanning of your car for you, I would be interested in having a play with the data.

[@iamjoshuadavies]

Thanks for your comment. I'll be doing the scanning myself, but would be happy to share the data. Not worked out where to get the motor + controller + batteries from yet, I don't want to break the bank more than I have to.

[@gibso]

I’ve got a 944 just sitting in my garden for ages now how much are they going for I’m looking to move it on

[@iamjoshuadavies]

What sort is it? Don’t fancy making something with it?

[@wonkypegworkshop]

i'd urge caution about putting batteries in the boot/spare wheel area. that area basically becomes a crumple zone so if a battery box is in there a minor prang could lead to lead to a lot of damage. If you can keep the batteries in a single box it'll make life a lot easier for you when it comes to wiring and BMS etc, for 150ish miles a 50kwh pack should be more than enough i'd have though. i've said it previously but defo but some effort into making that steering wheel adjustable! otherwise you could find the driving position horrendous.

[@iamjoshuadavies]

All good points, really appreciate it.

[@djmjr77]

Not much of an update...

[@iamjoshuadavies]

Fair comment, but new video is dropping tomorrow, with more in it.